Barca Art Cafe in North Tyneside

Go through Tynemouth quite a bit but always seem to miss this little gem out, had a lush time and the beer was excellent. Good vibes, decor and staff, beer good too. Will be back

Canny place first time here and will be back .

Quirky bar, just the way I like them. Great decor and friendly staff, great selection of drinks , hot and cold .

Most interesting bar in Tynemouth. Fabulous decor and very relaxed atmosphere. Staff are lovely

We visited Tynemouth for a week and the Barca became our local for the duration of our stay. We loved everything about it, the atmosphere, the deco, the staff, the locals and the range of beers, ciders and cocktails. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The locals were too. Us and our 2 dogs were made to feel more than welcome with plenty of dog treats given to our girls from staff and locals. Our only regret was that we couldn't become permanent locals! We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

Freezing cold no draught cider upstairs

Quirky, busy place nice atmosphere

It was a great place to chill and have a drink early evening.

Good selection of beers. Nice atmosphere. Cocktails.......Not sure the bar staff can be classed as mixologists

As pointed out by others, recently - whilst are still some nice people and bar staff in here, is all too often a bizarre mixture of, "We're way too cool", whilst happily tolerating the biggest load of reactionary krap possible - from the perpetual ageing bar fixtures and slobberers! A once nice bar down the pan. More dropped pineapple rings than the nice chippy opposite. Really is 2 for 1 on the gammon. (Oh and food here now laughable too.)

Went in for a quiet drink....not for the first time subjected to a load of sexist comments from a bunch of older men propping up the bar. This time defending accusations of rape and sexual assault. Absolutely disgusting. Why the management allows them to continually dominate the bar , I have no idea. This used to be a great bar too.

Very nice bar and gets very popular so can get a bit cramped at times! Staff are friendly and it's a general nice atmosphere in here.

Perfect place if you have a beard 😉

Overpriced for the service. Mainly as the staff are so conceited. They would rather look cool than earn their corn. They forget that without punters they wouldn’t be in their minimum wage jobs, which is more than they deserve. If I owned the place I’d sack the lot!

Overpriced for the service. Mainly as the staff are so conceited. They would rather look cool than earn their corn. They forget that without punters they wouldn’t be in their minimum wage jobs, which is more than they deserve. If I owned the place I’d sack the lot! If the ignorant bar staff were more interested in doing their jobs, this review wouldn’t have been necessary. You had some plum washing glasses whilst watching his team suffer. Then instead of clearing the 3 people waiting, the lass just wanted to chat with ex-staff and gossip about staff members. Utter sh*t show. Walked out. Used to be a great bar. It has been left to wreck and ruin and is currently engorged with kids who have no pride in themselves or their job.

First visit. Service was quick and efficient. There was a good atmosphere

Best bar on Front Street, friendly staff and as a bonus Two by Two on draft!

230620 Had some beers after work, lovely place, good company. Come back!

Terrible service went on what I thought was a quiet Wednesday night, which it was btw. Waited for ages to be served with a mate, (probably near to 7 minutes), when we were seen to, we were told "two seconds I'll just serve this guy first", this guy had just walked to the bar! Music was enjoyable, service was atrocious, I would love to say I won't be going back, but I work in tynemouth and usually it's the only place open when I fancy a pint. Really bad service, unless you know the bar staff it seems like you are waiting til rapture before you'll get served

Drinks were reasonably priced, friendly staff, good music and great atmosphere.

Cool little bar with a nice vibe.

Came here for some drinks yesterday, was a very enjoyable experience! All the bar staff were nice and friendly, and the drinks were reasonably priced! Would recommend going!

Our favourite go to in the north east. Great beer selection, trendy decor, affordable prices and lovely staff all on the beautiful Tynemouth high street.

Quirky little place but a gain a must when visiting Tynemouth. It has a great selection of beer and a very unique trendy vibe. There’s some seating inside although not overly many spots to sit so at times required to stand but it’s well worth it. Dog friendly too and some seating outside.

Hosted a party in the upstairs area. Great staff. Great place to have a party

Lovely local pub with great atmosphere

Great Place, also Dog Friendly. Friendly staff, and very warming vibe from the place. 💯

I walked through the doors of this establishment with great vigour, towards what can only be described as one of the best pints of Guinness a young man could find. What met me however was a wave of heat that could stifle a pig. Regardless of the sweat lodge I found myself in I did enjoy my time. I would recommend that you bring a towel and soft footed sandals to fully enjoy the hot sauna that awaits. 10/10

Wide choice of beers, nice atmosphere, friendly staff.

Great place only wish they had more choice of wine for my wife 🥰

Love this bar No5's the cocktail is wow.. Great & friendly staff

Great bar with amazing atmosphere

Good selection of beer, nice atmosphere

Best bar in tynemouth by a mile

Best bar in Tynemouth. Haven for the creative and quirky and always a warm welcome. Proper bar that welcomes all and their dogs. Great selection of local craft ales and a wicked cocktail board.

Really liked the atmosphere and general vibe. Good range of beers on tap and in fridge. Nice cocktails too.

To my opinion the finest and most cozy pub on Front Street. Good people, good music

Service was great, location and the views too! Got quite busy on Saturday afternoon

Very lively pub with excellent choice of beers and even better staff , great atmosphere

A quirky bar with a great selection of beers. There is a great atmosphere at any time of the afternoon or evening as the volume of customers ebb and flow. The staff are very friendly and efficient. This soon became our favourite bar in Tynemouth whist on holiday.

Probably the best bar on Tynemouth Front Street

Nice bar, good selection of drinks good atmosphere

Great beer and lovely staff. Nice location too.

Always enjoy a beer in Barca. Aim for a window seat and you see Tynemouth at its best

Good bar, plenty of choice for drinks

Lovely bar with a great atmosphere. Good glass of white wine and refreshing Gin and tonic.

Friendly door staff and spacious venue.

Simply the best bar in Tynemouth, with a great vibe and excellent friendly staff. A huge variety of drinks on offer....Something for everyone!

Awesome place, awesome crew! 👌🏻

Unusual bar, but staff were very pleasant and they serve a good pint of Stella. Very quirky interior but we liked it a lot !

Busy bar but my mates coat was stolen. Bar staff weren’t very helpful either. Be aware if you go in here when it’s busy.

Always busy gets crowded from late, great vibe you can request music tracks! Great

Fab little bar, great coffee. Can't wait to go back and sample some beers

Nice atmosphere and aesthetic, decent selection of beers, quality location right next to the coast and pretty good outside area when it's not super cold. Staff seemed professional enough but seemed kinda sad/annoyed, lack of smiles which you'd expect in a customer facing role. Other than that, no complaints from me.

Great staff and great choice of drinks for the lovely small and cosy bar. Throughly loved my experience in Tynemouth as I normally drink in Jesmond but will certainly be back

Good food and friendly helpful staff.

Great little bar. Love the army men on the ceiling. Great selection of standard beers on tap. Staff always friendly. However they used to have a great bottle/can selection of beers. They don't now. That's very disappointing.

This is a likeable, quirky friendly bar that had the venerable Beer Lao in stock. Nice place and pleasant contrast to other nearby venues.

Im being stalked, I'm phoneing the police

Great bar, great drinks selection and atmosphere

We wandered in here on a Tuesday night as it looked quite busy and we fancied a few casual drinks, and were so glad we did! The staff were sooo lovely and went out of their way to help and even just chat. the setting is really cool and unusual, drinks good and fairly priced for Tynemouth. Everyone seemed to know each other which we think is always a good sign too of regulars! If we go back to Tynemouth we will definitely return ☺️

Enjoyed a few visits here during our stay in Tynemouth! Great service, reasonable prices and nice outdoor seating area which was very welcome. Gin and tonics were our regular order and didn't disappoint.

Good section of beers. Wife had a very nice cocktail. Staff very efficient. COVID precautions adhered to unobtrusively. Great for people watching.

Favourite bar in Tynemouth, good atmosphere and choice of drinks. Great people watching if you can get a window seat.

Very nice outside area, friendly staff and not the usual types of lager

Cosy bar with great bear and atmosphere.

A great inn by the very edge of the sea and castle ruins!

It’s a coincidence that I love this pub which is just a few metres from my favourite fish restaurant, which is only a few metres from my favourite wine shop. I chose a pint of Theakston’s Best Bitter and it was exceptional. My wife and I enjoy the quirky atmosphere when it’s a quiet time, but when it’s busy it’s incredibly loud. But we’re old.

Great bar, great beers, great service and atmosphere.

Great real pub, fantastic Black Sheep ale.

Nice little bar, decent beer selection

Excellent service and a very busy venue!!

Excellent chilled out small bar serving a great range of beers,

Decent art and craft beer bar One of the nicer places to have a pint in Teesmouth

Great bar Loved it the minute I walked in Definitely quirky Unique interior Very friendly Most enjoyable !!

Lovely little bar with a nice, chilled atmosphere. Good selection of drinks. Visited with family on a night out and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Great local place to have a beer! The staff are friendly and attentive. The bar is quirky and well decorated. I love the toy soldiers on the ceiling!

Unfriendly staff. But great last drinks of the night venue

Busy little bar,always a good atmosphere

Fantastic beer with art touch on the foam

Great bar, always busy, friendly staff and punter's.

Excellent range of beers, excellent atmosphere and friendly staff.

...pub I've ever been in. Ever. In my life. I like the friendly bar staff, the amazing choice of beers, wines, cocktails etc., the wonderfully quirky interior, the layout and the seating, the location, the locals, just everything about it is top notch. I'm reminded of that old American series 'Cheers' when I walk in. I just feel very much at home in this place. The Theakston's went down very well.

We popped in for a quick drink and ended up ordering some bar snacks, they were delicious! I recommend the squid and the falafel! The staff were really friendly and helpful. The bar itself was really quite chilled and relaxed

There were five of us for a Mother’s Day lunch. There was a great choice of Starters, Roasts, some vegetarian options and great desserts too. Portion sizes are very good and the food looks good. It’s well presented and tastes great. I had Ham and lentil soup to start and then the Roast Beef which was perfectly tender. Huge and tasty Yorkshire Pud, Roast Potatoes carrots, cabbage and cauliflower cooked perfectly, (not overdone). Everyone else’s meals also looked and tasted great. There were a stack of empty plates and happy people by the end of the meal. We have already booked to come back with friends on Sunday.

Good selection of beers and atmosphere. It was a good sign when we were about to enter when an old man walking along the road said "Good choice, best pub in Tynemouth". Not very big, but welcoming.

Good tunes, good staff and nice selection of ales. A small cocktail selection but tasty and cheap. Great Spot, recommend.

A nice small bar with a good selection of beers, ciders and cocktails. The bar staff are great and friendly we will definitely be back

We came in here for a couple of drinks and were very impressed with the quirky decor, great background music and general ambience. There was a very good range of drinks and I had a lovely pint of local ale served by a very helpful barmaid.

Amazing Sunday lunch! Melt in the mouth beef! Veg with texture and flavour! Creamy mash and a gigantic yorkie pud! Really flavoursome gravy too and amazing value at £9.95! Washed down with a very reasonably priced Sauv Blanc! Defo coming again!

Burgers are wicked! Defo recommend the Barca burger, chips are perfectly cooked too! Great for drinks and a light bite!

Nice Art inspired bar with a great selection of drinks!

Popped in for a quick drink before the mouth of the tyne festival and ended up staying for food too

Just had a very enjoyable lunchtime sandwich and a beer. Perfect. I had a delicious pork one and missus ham. Great indie music and a nice selection of beers. Helped by the sunniest of weekends of course

A long standing pub of Tynemouth, with great beers and crowd. Busy most nights

Estaba bien, pero podría ser mejor. Opción de 3 cervezas locales cuando visitamos. El personal del bar no está muy bien informado sobre el producto que están vendiendo. Promedio amabilidad y bienvenida. La mayoría de asientos está en taburetes alrededor de las paredes. No muy cómodo. Tenía una pinta (decente) y se trasladó a la cabeza.

Not very 'arty' and not great craft beer selection. Staff not particularly welcoming it knowledgable about their product

Mi esposa y yo estábamos teniendo una fantástica vuelta Tynemouth y decidimos pop en lo que parecía ser un bar de vinos muy acogedor y moderno. Fuimos y es increíble cómo puede ser malo! ! 😔 fui al bar y me di cuenta que esto...

Un fabuloso local bar/pub. Gran local y artesanías de cervezas de todo el mundo! Siempre un ambiente! Peculiar y diferente, pero una visita obligada si te gusta la cerveza! !

Pequeño lugar fresco, con buena iluminación y cuadros en las paredes. Porque era pequeña, tenía un buen ambiente hasta el lunes por la noche cuando no estaba tan lleno. Por otra parte, no había suficientes asientos, un montón de butacas en la parte de atrás, con sólo una repisa pequeña para poner su bebida. Era bastante caro también. Hay una buena selección de bebidas y cócteles.